Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · Wayne County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks property owners or applicants to request a zoning variance or ordinance interpretation from the Grosse Pointe Woods Zoning Board of Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this typed application to appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance or an interpretation of the zoning ordinance. It requests property details, information about existing and proposed structures, the variance type, and written answers to the applicable criteria; include a scale drawing and any supporting papers. The form says to file it with the City Clerk at least 14 days before the council hearing and lists fees by variance category.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance or interpretation of the zoning ordinance must complete and file this application with the City Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application from the City of Grosse Pointe Woods.
- 2
Complete The Form
Type the form, fill out the sections that apply, and prepare a scale drawing and any supporting papers.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the statement before the notary during your online video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application and attachments with the City Clerk at least 14 days before the council hearing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grosse Pointe Woods. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a zoning board application?
- Type the application, complete the sections that apply, attach a scale drawing and any supporting papers, and file it with the City Clerk. The form says to file at least 14 days before the council hearing.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that the information is true and correct, followed by a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Sign that statement before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement by video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What fee does the application list?
- The form lists a $575 residential non-use variance review fee and an $875 commercial review fee. Its fee schedule lists a $1,000 use variance review fee; confirm the applicable fee with the City Clerk.